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Fazel Jamil Hashimi
[edit]Fazel Jamil Hashimi (born 1990, Badakhshan, Afghanistan) is an Afghan film archivist and cultural heritage conservator. He is best known for his leadership as General Manager of the Afghan Film Archive, where he played a key role in preserving Afghanistan’s cinematic heritage until the fall of the Afghan Republic in 2021. Since resettling in Germany, he has continued his work in cultural preservation and remains active in both academic and professional circles related to archival science and conservation.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Hashimi was born in Badakhshan, a mountainous province in northeastern Afghanistan. He holds two bachelor's degrees: one in Chemical Engineering from Jawzjan State University and another in Law and Political Science from Khana-e-Danish University in Takhar Province.[1]
In 2022, Hashimi relocated to Germany, where he began studying Conservation of Audiovisual and Photographic Cultural Heritage at the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) Berlin, a specialized program in Europe for those working in the preservation of cultural heritage.[1]
Career in Afghanistan
[edit]From 2012 to 2018, Hashimi worked in various engineering and management roles in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. He served as a Site Engineer, District Engineer, and District Manager with several national and international organizations, including ACTED, Afghan Aid, and the National Solidarity Program (NSP), as well as the Citizens Charter National Priority Program. During this period, he played a crucial role in managing and overseeing development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and livelihoods in rural Afghanistan. His work involved the coordination of local resources, ensuring the successful completion of essential services and contributing to the development of communities in need.[1]
In 2018, Hashimi transitioned to a more prominent role in cultural heritage preservation and archival work when he took on the position of General Manager of the Afghan Film Archive. There, he led efforts to preserve Afghanistan’s cinematic history until the fall of the Afghan Republic in 2021. In the final months before the Taliban’s return to power, he also served as Acting Director of the ARG Archive, overseeing emergency efforts to digitize and preserve historical documents, including critical government records and materials at risk of destruction.[2]
Professional work in exile
[edit]After fleeing Afghanistan, Hashimi continued his work in the field of archival preservation in Germany. He currently serves as a part-time film archivist at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, assisting in the conservation of medical and scientific film collections.[1]
In March 2025, Hashimi joined an archaeological conservation team led by the University of Tübingen and traveled to Romania to contribute to the preservation of artifacts from the Banat region. His responsibilities included material stabilization, condition reporting, and archival documentation of the finds.[2]
Advocacy and recognition
[edit]Hashimi is an advocate for the preservation of cultural heritage, particularly in post-conflict societies. His evacuation was facilitated by cultural institutions such as the Arsenal – Institute for Film and Video Art. His advocacy work focuses on the importance of safeguarding archives and cultural memory in areas affected by political turmoil.[2]
He has participated in international conferences, including the "Found Futures: Voices from Exile" series, where he has shared his experiences as a cultural worker in exile.[2]